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El-Sisi praises Indian Bohra Community charitable projects in Egypt - Society

President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi praised on Monday the developmental and charitable projects sponsored by the Indian Bohra Community in Egypt, in collaboration with the Tahya Misr Fund, during a meeting with the community's Sultan Mufaddal Saifuddin in Cairo. President El-Sisi warmly welcomed Sultan Saifuddin as a cherished guest, highlighting the close historical ties between Egypt and the Bohra Community, the Egyptian presidency said. During the meeting, he expressed his deep appreciation for Sultan Saifuddin's role in restoring and renovating the shrines of Ahl Al-Bayt and several historical Egyptian mosques. 'These efforts align with the Egyptian state's broader goals of development and the revitalization of historic Cairo,' the Egyptian presidency said. For his part, Sultan Saifuddin expressed his deep gratitude for the warm welcome he consistently receives during his visits to Egypt and his special appreciation to President El-Sisi for his continued hospitality. He also commended the ongoing comprehensive development witnessed across various fields in Egypt, alongside the consolidation of the principles of tolerance and citizenship. The sultan of the Bohra Community also underscored Egypt's leading role in fostering security, stability, and peace in the region. He highlighted Egypt's tireless efforts to reduce regional tensions, particularly its initiative role in mediating a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip. The presidency added that Sultan Saifuddin's sons, Prince Ja'far El-Sadiq Imadduddin, Prince Taha Najmuddin, and Prince Husain Burhanuddin, along with the sultan's representative in Egypt, Mufaddal Mohammad, attended the meeting. The Bohras are a religious denomination within the Ismaili branch of Shia Islam. The largest Bohra communities exist in India, Pakistan, Yemen, East Africa, and the Middle East. Sultan Saifuddin has contributed to renovating and restoring many historic mosques in Egypt, including Al-Hussein, Al-Sayyeda Nafisa, and Al-Sayyeda Zeinab. Additionally, he donated EGP 10 million to the Tahya Misr Fund between 2014 and 2018. Follow us on: Facebook Instagram Whatsapp Short link: